---
title: "Muckle be the Light | 01 January | Edinburgh's Hogmanay | Edinburgh's Hogmanay - Official Website"
meta:
"og:description": "Start the year in sparkly splendour at Muckle Be the Light. Join Edinburgh’s Makar (Poet Laureate) Michael Pedersen and an all-star cast of guests for a cultural chat show come performance extravaganza."
"og:title": "Muckle be the Light | 01 January | Edinburgh's Hogmanay"
"twitter:description": "Start the year in sparkly splendour at Muckle Be the Light. Join Edinburgh’s Makar (Poet Laureate) Michael Pedersen and an all-star cast of guests for a cultural chat show come performance extravaganza."
"twitter:title": "Muckle be the Light | 01 January | Edinburgh's Hogmanay"
description: "Start the year in sparkly splendour at Muckle Be the Light. Join Edinburgh’s Makar (Poet Laureate) Michael Pedersen and an all-star cast of guests for a cultural chat show come performance extravaganza."
---
##### 01 Jan 2027 - 19:30
# Muckle be the Light
[View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.94537212,-3.18953229)
[Book now](#book)
Start the year in sparkly splendour at** Muckle Be the Light.** Join Edinburgh’s Makar (Poet Laureate) **Michael Pedersen** and an all-star cast of guests for a cultural chat show come performance extravaganza. This lustrous mix includes: multi-million selling musical artist, activist, Welsh icon, and steward of the land, **Charlotte Church**. Plus double Sunday times bestselling author and poetry superstar, **Hollie McNish**. With a serving of wildlife royalty, care of prize-winning tv presenter and camera man extraordinaire,** Gordon Buchanan MBE**.
Expect a sensational live musical offering from Charlotte Church; a tantalising deep-dive into how the natural world saved Gordon Buchanan’s life including close encounters with lions, tigers and bears; and spoken word fireworks from both Hollie McNish & Michael Pedersen.
Each in this soppy gaggle will share reflections on the year gone by and dreams for the year ahead. Aw that & muckle muchness beyond.
[](https://edwinterfest.pazaz.studio/assets/0aa17102-1021-4b44-bdd4-32642fc344fd?width=2000&format=webp) [](https://edwinterfest.pazaz.studio/assets/c87c8c32-1e3c-47ee-8c9d-d5419667a043?width=2000&format=webp) [](https://edwinterfest.pazaz.studio/assets/efcad7e4-5fe7-4a1a-b79d-0ca8310a1d78?width=2000&format=webp)
##### Date and Time
01 Jan 2027 - 19:30
##### Location
Edinburgh's Hogmanay - McEwan Hall, McEwan Hall
[View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.94537212,-3.18953229)
**Prices from:** £27.50
**Duration:** 150 min
**Event type:** Edinburgh's Hogmanay + Event, Family
**Company:** Unique Assembly Ltd
**Age Rating:** Ages 12+; under 18s require adult (18+) supervision
##### Add tickets
[Book Now](https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay/whats-on/muckle-be-the-light/book)
#### Location
###### Teviot Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AG
#### Share the event
##### Important Reminder
Please be advised that the only official tickets for this event can be purchased through the following websites: [edinburghshogmanay.com](https://www.edinburghshogmanay.com/), [ticketmaster.com](https://www.ticketmaster.com/) & [tickets-scotland.com](https://tickets-scotland.com/).
There is no official resale for these tickets. Please also be aware that any tickets that are listed on Eventbrite and secondary ticket sites are NOT valid.
## Events we think you'd like
[
[First Footin'
Fast becoming Edinburgh's favourite way to spend New Year's Day, First Footin' takes over venues across Edinburgh with a FREE unticketed live music trail.](https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay/whats-on/first-footin-information)
[Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party
**31 Dec 2026** The world-famous Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies, at one of the world’s greatest New Year celebrations!**Start time: 20:00**](https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay/whats-on/street-party)
[Julie Fowlis plus special guest Pippa Blundell
**30 Dec 2026** Gaelic folk star Julie Fowlis takes to the stage on 30 December with her sensational live band for a night to remember, plus special guest Pippa Blundell.**Start time: 18:00**](https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay/whats-on/julie-fowlis)